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ⓘ About Michael Laimo
Michael Laimo is an American published author. He has written over a hundred short stories in the horror genre, which have been printed for readers to enjoy in different magazines and anthologies. He has also written two collections which were published in hardcover that showcased story selections, Demons, Freaks, and Other Abnormalities, and Dregs of Society. He edited Bloodtype, a hardcore horror anthology. He also co-edits Space & Time Magazine and actively belongs to the Horror Writers Association. Michael Laimo was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award twice. He has written many novels but his books Dead Souls and Deep in the Darkness have been adapted into feature films. Return to Darkness is a 2011 book by Michael Laimo.
All Book Series by Michael Laimo
Demons, Freaks and Other Abnormalities
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2002
Unnatural Selection of Darwinian Nightmares
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2000
Lost on the Darkside: Voices From The Edge of Horror
Book 6 of 12 · published 2005
Zippered Flesh: Tales of Body Enhancements Gone Bad!
Book 9 of 12 · published 2012
Dread: A Head Full of Bad Dreams
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2016
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michael Laimo?
Michael Laimo is an American published author. He has written over a hundred short stories in the horror genre, which have been printed for readers to enjoy in different magazines and anthologies. He has also written two collections which were published in hardcover that showcased story selections, Demons, Freaks, and Other Abnormalities, and Dregs of Society.
Which Michael Laimo series should I start with?
Michael Laimo's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Atmosphere (2002).
How many books has Michael Laimo written?
Michael Laimo has 27 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2000 and 2025. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Anthologies, Standalone Novels and Short Story Collections.
In what order should Michael Laimo's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 27 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Michael Laimo's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Laimo's 27 books into categories rather than numbered series: Anthologies (12 books); Standalone Novels (11 books); Short Story Collections (3 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book).